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The
meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was said.

Pastor
Steve Holmes gave the Invocation.

Public Input – Jerry Montagne
introduced himself and stated that he is a candidate for McPherson County
Sheriff. He is a Bethany grad and has
been in law enforcement for 26 years in McPherson.

Amendment to the
Agenda
– None

Mayor’s Report – Mayor Taylor had
three items: 1) an invitation to meet the new Physician’s Assistant in
Lindsborg on Wednesday from 5 – 7 p.m.
2) The cemetery on Memorial Day looked great and thanks to staff and
volunteers who keep it in good shape. 3)
Reminder to recycle as much as possible.
Talk to your neighbors about the benefits of recycling.

Consent Agenda – Betty Nelson moved
to approve the consent agenda that includes the minutes of the May 16, 2016
regular meeting, Purchase Order Ordinance 4988 and Payroll Ordinances 4989. Motion seconded by Rick Martin and passed
unanimously by roll call vote.

Appointments - Betty Nelson moved to
approve the appointment of Carissa Worthington, Kyli McGreevy and Anastasia
Wilson to the Emergency Medical Service.
Motion seconded by Kelley Menke and passed.

GOLF
CART LEASE – Emile Gallant moved to approve $7,500 for the lease of golf carts
for the season from Kansas Golf & Turf.
Motion seconded by Kelley Menke and passed unanimously by
roll call vote.

Executive Session –

Department Head
Reports - CVB/SUNDSTROM
– Google Ads “Things to Do” – 90 hits.
CVB Director offered thanks to council for allowing her to participate
in Leadership Kansas. Memorial weekend at the JOS hosted 3 weddings. It was a huge learning experience which
presented some opportunities to fine tune the processes.

PUBLIC
SAFETY – The department is better at watching saturating rain and reporting to
staff. They have received an email from
Rural Development that they have received all information from the city and
architect to begin the review for the EMS building.

PUBLIC
WORKS – The director review the anonymous letter received by council regarding
the flooding of 2013. He reviewed for
council the steps that have been taken thus far in the process. The issue as always is what needs to be done
first and a lack of available funding.

Other – A comment from Corey
Peterson that the golf course looked great for the Ol Stuga Tournament. Thanks to the course staff for a job well
done.